Assistant Professor of Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies - Black Studies in Education Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA

Posting Details

Posting Number: req
34705
Employment Type:

Faculty
Faculty Type:
Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department:
Language Literacy Sociocultural LL (842A)
Academic

Location:

College of Education
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The LLSS Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to become part of the Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies (ETSS) program. The candidate's research and teaching experience will reflect preparation in educational foundations, and indicate a specialization in Black/Africana Studies in education, as well as familiarity with Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, and Globalization Education.

The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Educational Foundations, Black/Africana Studies, or related fields before Fall 2026. The successful candidate will have a reduced course load for two years, before assuming a full course load (2/2) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including educational foundations content courses (e.g., Decolonial Thinking, Feminist Epistemologies, Paulo Freire, Critical Race Theory, Globalization and Education, Sociology of Education), LLSS core curriculum (e.g., Seminar in Educational Studies and Dissertation Seminar), and preservice educator preparation courses (e.g., School and Society, Teaching Secondary Social Studies, and Secondary Social Studies Methods, Foundations of Anti-Racist Pedagogy).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in Educational Foundations, Black/Africana Studies or related fields by August 2026.

Scholarly evidence of Educational Foundations and Black Studies expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

At least three years of secondary social studies/humanities teaching experience and/or related experiences in U.S. settings or in accredited international schools.

Excellence or potential for excellence in scholarly research and publishing in Educational Foundations, Black Studies in education, Secondary Social Studies/Humanities Education, and/or related fields.

Robust and current formal academic preparation/advanced study in Educational Foundations and Black/Africana Studies.

Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies and Secondary Social Studies/Humanities Education.

Ability or the potential to advise and direct graduate work.

Interest in and commitment to a community engaged approach to outreach and collaboration with communities and Indigenous Nations in the Southwest.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A signed letter of application (cover letter), including a statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described above. Because the University is committed to serving the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, applicants should include information about how they will further this objective in their cover letter.

A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).

Transcripts of all graduate coursework (from highest degree and content area; readable, unofficial copies will be accepted).

Syllabi of higher education courses taught, and course evaluations.

The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five professional references, included in the CV.

One sample of scholarly work.

A statement of research aims and commitments.

A statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 10/26/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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